The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Presents HOW I BECAME A PIRATE 10/15-17, 10/23

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati kicks off its 86th MainStage season October 15-17 and October 23, 2010 at the historic Taft Theatre with the local premiere of Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman's swashbuckling musical, How I Became a Pirate.

This delightful new musical is based on the best-selling children's book by Melinda Long with illustrations by David Shannon. AARRRRGH! Really, who doesn't want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacob and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard for treasure burying purposes, Jeremy thinks the pirate life is for him, until he realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night are those that are most important.

The show is being directed by Jack Louiso. How I Became a Pirate is ideal for family with children ages 4+. It will be presented for the public at the Taft Theatre at 317 East Fifth Street, in Downtown Cincinnati, 45202 on Friday, October 15 at 7:30 PM. Saturday, October 16 at 2 PM. Sunday, October 17 at 2 PM. And Saturday, October 23 at 2 PM and 5 PM. Author Melinda Long is tentatively schedule to be at the theater to sign books (purchased in the lobby) before the Friday, October 15 at 7:30 PM performance only

Don't miss The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's Family Gala: October 16, 2010 at 5 PM. This family event features a private performance followed by dinner, games, dancing and fun for all ages at the Scottish Rite Ballroom. Tickets are $100 for adults and $50 for children. Seating is limited.
Single tickets for each production are $20, $18, and $7 and are available by calling The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Box Office at 513-569-8080 ext. 10 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com and searching for the show title.
For subscriptions and group sales call The Children's Theatre Box Office at 513-569-8080 ext. 10. Subscription prices range from $72 to $28 for all four shows.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati also presents additional performances of How I Became a Pirate for school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime hours October 15, 19-22. Call Pam Young at 513-569-8080 ext. 13 for details.

How I Became a Pirate is sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation with support from the Fine Arts Fund. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Children's Theatre's 10-11 Season Sponsor is the Charles H. Dater Foundation. Education sponsor is k12. Media sponsors are The Cincinnati Enquirer, Time Warner Cable and LOCAL 12.